Resilience Incentivization Roadmap 2.0

With the support of Fannie Mae, the National Institute of Building Sciences has developed a roadmap on mitigation investment to help…
100 Years of Inspiration from Japan’s 1923 Earthquake

On September 1, 1923, Japan was ravaged by the Great Kanto Earthquake. Within minutes after the magnitude 7.9 subduction zone earthquake, a 33-foot tsunami flooded the nearest coastal areas. A […]
NIBS Launches Building Innovation: The Podcast

The National Institute of Building Sciences has launched Building Innovation: The Podcast. The podcast will feature a diverse lineup of building industry experts discussing issues and solutions that impact the built […]
BIM Council Seeks Board of Direction Officer Nominations

The NIBS BIM Council Nominating Committee seeks nominations to fill officer positions on the council’s board of direction. Positions include chair, vice chair, and secretary. Nominations are due August 29, […]
Championing Exceptional Women in the Built Environment

Each year at Building Innovation, awards are given in several areas for exceptional service in the building industry. NIBS’ Exceptional Woman in Building award celebrates the industry’s remarkable female thought […]
National Institute of Building Sciences Sets Agenda for Building Innovation 2023

Keynote speakers include HUD Deputy Secretary Adrianne Todman and Trimble Vice President & Executive Director Albert H. Anoubon Momo (WASHINGTON, DC, August 21, 2023) – The schedule for the National […]
NIBS Board of Directors Announces Appointment of Acting CEO Rebecca Liko

Liko also serves as the Chief Financial Officer of the National Institute of Building Sciences (WASHINGTON, DC, August 18, 2023) – The National Institute of Building Sciences Board of Directors is pleased […]
FEMA Releases New Building Codes Toolkit for Homeowners

The third edition of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Building Codes Toolkit for Homeowners and Occupants has been released. The toolkit offers basic guidance and tools for homeowners and occupants to […]
New Federal Funds Available to Encourage Digital Construction and BIM Transformation

Federal Highway Administration is administering up to $5 million in grants through the Advanced Digital Construction Management System program (WASHINGTON, DC, August 14, 2023) – New grants made available through […]
National Institute of Building Sciences Issues Statement on Maui Fire Crisis

In response to the devastating fires on Maui, Roark Redwood, Senior Vice President of Technical and Government Solutions with the National Institute of Building Sciences, has issued the following statement: […]